Jacob Knyspel, BSc, MSc, MRes, GMBPsS
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Jacob Knyspel

PhD Student in Psychiatric Genetics

About me

Hi! 👋 I’m a PhD student at King’s College London, funded by a studentship from the KCL MRC DTP. My PhD is about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I’m interested in why some people are at greater risk of PTSD than others, even in response to the same traumatic experiences. Genetics is one of the many pieces of this puzzle. Differences in our DNA can influence how our brains and bodies respond to stress, contributing to our individual risk of developing PTSD (even if this contribution is only small). In my research I look at the complex relationships between genetics, trauma, and PTSD symptoms using cutting edge statistical methods from genetics and psychology.

Alongside my studies I work as a graduate teaching assistant at King’s College London and have previously worked as a tutor for The Brilliant Club.

Education

  • PhD Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Research
    King’s College London
    2024-2027
  • MRes Biomedical & Translational Sciences
    King’s College London
    2023-2024
  • MSc Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology
    King’s College London
    2022-2023
  • BSc Psychology
    King’s College London
    2019-2022
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